The Start Smart workshop is specifically designed to empower women college students about to enter the job market with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. By learning strategies and practicing effective language, participants gain valuable skills they can use throughout their lives — well beyond their next negotiation. We […]
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Get Involved! Volunteer!
If you are looking to get involved at the Women’s Center or events concerning gender equity, come join our committees. Programming works to create and recreate Women’s Center programs which include discussions, film screenings, and interactive activities surrounding topics regarding feminism, body image, media literacy, politics, herstory, and mental health. These include annual programs […]
Elect Her – UConn Women Win 2018
Have you ever thought about running for office, now or in the future? Register now for this FREE Student Leadership Training Program. This year’s Elect Her: UConn Women Win training will be held from 1pm to 5pm on Friday, February 9th, 2018, at the Women’s Center on the University of Connecticut Storrs campus. This training […]
2018 Women’s Advance Conference – Call For Proposals
The UConn Women’s Advance Conference is a professional development opportunity for women staff and faculty at all levels of the University that is designed to expand skills, increase knowledge, and enhance networks to promote a more inclusive and supportive working and learning environment at the University. The UConn Women’s Advance Conference […]
Applications Open for the Men’s Project
Applications are now being accepted through December 1 for the Men’s Project. This opportunity is open to all UConn students who identify as men. More details and the application can be found on the Men’s Project page.
Looking to Get Involved? Join a Committee!
The Women’s Center is currently searching for committee members for our Programming, Marketing, Outreach, and Internal Relations committees! Through their work at the Women’s Center, committee members will have the opportunity to develop a variety of professional skills within a community of students and staff dedicated to promoting gender equity at UConn. Programming is […]
Scholarship for Women Student Leaders Conference
The Women’s Center is now taking applications for the Dr. Carol R. Virostek NCCWSL Scholarship, which covers the registration fee for one Women’s Center student to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders (NCCWSL). For more information about the conference, visit https://www.nccwsl.org/. The scholarship recipient must be a first year, sophomore, or junior […]
UConn Women’s Advance Conference
The UConn Women’s Advance Conference is a professional development opportunity for women staff, faculty and graduate students at all levels of the University that is designed to expand skills, increase knowledge, and enhance networks to promote a more inclusive and supportive working and learning environment at the University. Tuesday, May 9, 2017 UConn Avery […]
Start Smart – Salary Negotiation for Women
The Start Smart workshop is specifically designed to empower women college students about to enter the job market with the skills and confidence to successfully negotiate their salary and benefits packages. By learning strategies and practicing effective language, participants gain valuable skills they can use throughout their lives — well beyond their next negotiation. This […]
LUNAFEST Film Festival
Thursday, April 6 from 5pm-6:30pm in Konover Auditorium at the Dodd Research Center LUNAFEST is a traveling film festival of award-winning short films by, for and about women. This season’s program of six selected films will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. […]